The idea of boozy brunch perfectly encapsulates the true spirit of Glasgow – friendly, inviting, accommodating and generous. Stay awhile, have a bite to eat and drink as much as you can manage! And sure enough, Glasgow has a wide range of amazing brunch spots for those days you really feel like getting your money’s worth. Here’s are some of the best boozy brunches in Glasgow for you to try!
1. Bar Soba
Address: 79 Albion Street, Merchant Square, Glasgow, G1 1NY
The first stop on our brunch tour of Glasgow is a boozy brunch at Bar Soba, one of the UK’s most popular chains of Asian fusion restaurants. Their brunch package, at just £25 per person, includes a sharing platter, a main and four glasses of prosecco, bottles of beer or cocktails. There is plenty of amazing Asian street food to choose from, like their Katsu curry, Bangkok beef burger and Pad Thai noodles, as well as a choice of two delicious cocktails, including their iconic drumstick caipiroska. There’s a reason Bar Soba is a firm favourite among students, with great affordable food, a stylish, neon-lit interior and a lively atmosphere. Come down to one of Bar Soba’s many Glasgow spots any Friday, Saturday or Sunday from 12pm till 4pm and enjoy the perfect casual brunch experience!
2. Revolution
Address: 84 Mitchell Street, Glasgow, G1 3NA
Revolution may be known for their cocktail mastery, but they also do a brilliant boozy brunch every Saturday and Sunday starting at just £25 per head. You can choose a substantial brunch main, from pizza to nachos, and wash it all down with unlimited booze! Pick your poison from their range of unlimited drink – an aperol spritz, a blank canvas, bottled beer or prosecco – or upgrade to martinis, vodka and tonics, and Bloody Mary’s for just £10 extra. Just as their website describes, it truly is “a whole 2 hours of boozy, bottomless fun”.
3. Missoula
Address: 110 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1QJ
Perhaps most popular for its lively club nights and reputation as a party bar, Missoula also offers its own boozy brunch package on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 2pm, with a brunch meal and bottomless booze for £28 per person. You have two hours to drink as many prosecco’s, beers, mimosas, aperol spritzes, Bloody Mary’s or soft drinks as you can while you enjoy an item from their brunch menu, featuring a Full English breakfast, avocado on toast or pancakes drizzled with boozy fruit compote. You can also upgrade to main meals – steak sandwiches, burgers, you name it – for £3 extra, and there are plenty of vegan and veggie option.
4. All Bar One
Address: 56-72 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5TS
Next up on the list is another boozy brunch, this time hosted by All Bar One, a sleek and popular chain bar situated right in the centre of Glasgow. All Bar One’s deal is the most expensive on this list, priced at £30 per person for one main brunch meal and unlimited drinks every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 12pm. There are plenty of classic brunch meals on offer, like eggs benedict, a full breakfast and Belgian waffles topped with fruit and maple syrup. And, in true boozy brunch style, there is unlimited prosecco, mimosa’s or Bloody Mary’s to wash it all down with!
5. Las Iguanas
Address: 16-20 West Nile Street, Glasgow, G1 2PW
Head down to Las Iguanas for a boozy Latin American brunch feast, available every Sunday to Thursday between 12pm and 5pm, or every Saturday between 12pm and 3pm. Kickstart your brunch with one of Las Iguanas’ signature starters like nachos or spicy chicken wings, follow it up with one of their amazing mains like burritos or enchiladas, and top it all off with four glasses of prosecco or pints of beer. And all for only £24.95 per person! With its diverse menu of crowd-pleaser dishes and sleek, stylish décor, inspired by the vibrancy of Latin America, Las Iguanas is a brunch trip like no other.
6. O’Neill’s
Address: 71-73 Albion Street, Merchant Square, Glasgow, G1 1NY
Nowhere does boozy brunch quite like O’Neill’s, the lively Irish chain bar with locations all over the UK, and with not one but two well-loved establishments in Glasgow. Their boozy brunch deal, starting at just £12.50 per person, is the cheapest deal on this list – so it’s certainly student-friendly – and includes one brunch main and two cocktails, pints of beer or mini bottles of prosecco. There’s nothing fancy on this menu – just some classic brunch favourites, like several hearty breakfast options and filled rolls. However, there are some great cocktails, like mojitos or Long Island iced teas, to add a bit of sophistication to your brunch date.
7. Embargo
Address: 71-77 Byres Road, Glasgow, G11 5HN
Located in the stylish West End, Embargo is a charming little restaurant bringing a taste of the Australasian and Pacific cuisines to Glasgow. A boozy brunch deal at Embargo costs just £25 per person, and includes any dish on their brunch menu plus four drinks. You could go for a classic Full Breakfast or cinnamon and vanilla French toast, or mix it up a little with their breakfast bao or Asian Florentine. There are also several great cocktails to choose from, including an elderflower Collins and a mango and chilli margarita. Embargo is sure to offer you an exciting brunch experience that is hard to beat. But don’t just take my word for it – read this glowing review from a very happy customer!
